In the Hudson Valley

The earliest reference of Mountain Bikingo Group of African American soldiers in 1890’so Rode single speed bikes, modified for long distance travel

with supplies over rough terrain Longest noted tripso 800 mile round trip Missoula, Montana to Yellowstoneo 1900 mile one-way St Louis, Missouri Modern Day Mountain Bikingo Marin County, Ca- 1970’so Developed own version of Mountain Bikeso Pioneers for marketing, and technologies that brought

Mountain biking into mainstream

Mohonk Mountaino Bought in 1869, Mountain house was built soon after.o Trails were cleared to allow passage to Mountain houseo Privately owned- opened to the public in 1978 for trail usageo 2008-New Mountain Bike shop opens, WheelWorks-offering

rentals, guided tours and private tours. Minnewaska State Parko Also bought in 1869o 1879- Carriage roads built to connect Minnewaska and

Mohonk properties.o Was plagued by fires- NY state officially purchases property

in 1987o 1993- was declared state park and open to public for trail

usage

Mountain Bike specifications

Mountain Bike tires require a thick tread for rocky terrain

Front Shocks can be locked out for climbing and opened for making your decent.

Back shocks-Brain shock, judges terrain and adjusts accordingly. Protects your backside!

Good brakes are important, especially during a rocky decent!

Hydraulic brakes are recommended for mountain biking due to quick reaction time and smoothness.

Helmet Knee pads Elbow pads Riding Gloves

Camelback- for hydration Riding shorts- for your bottom! Clip shoes-more powerful climbing ability

Website: www.mohonk.com/recreation/mountain_biking.cfm

New Bike shop, rentals, tours Can be $$$ Offer overnight specials for bikers Beginner-expert

Website: www.lakeminnewaska.org

Great Views6$ per carBeginner-expert

Website: www.westchestergov.com/parks/parkslocations02/BlueMountain.htm

Closer to NYC8$ per carIntermediate- expert (rocky)

Websiteso http://www.hudsonriver.com/mtbiking.htm -Gives details on

local trails, directions and linkso http://www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/s/faq/index.htm -

Gives answers to FAQ and Links Group Rideso Mid Hudson Bicycle Club- 914-229-5618

http://www.midhudsonbicycle.org/o Orange County Bicycle Club- http://www.ocbicycleclub.org/